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Fire Engineer | Mataaro Ārai Ahi

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Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Engineering Machinist | Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere

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Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.

A day in the life of a rocket engineer

How engineer Janelle Keeble is helping to speed up rocket building at Rocket Lab.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | Mataaro Whakatika Waka Rererangi

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Aircraft maintenance engineers keep aeroplanes safe. They install, inspect, maintain and repair aircraft, aircraft radio, avionic (electronic), navigation, communication and electrical and mechanical systems.

Electrical Engineering Technician | Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko

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Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.

Mechanical Engineering Technician | Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

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Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines. 

Network Administrator | Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga

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Network administrators design, install and maintain computer hardware and software networks, from one-building LANs (local area networks) to worldwide WANs (wide area networks).

Fire lights the way to engineer’s future

Taking part in a firefighting open day made Angela Fearnley rethink her career options.